Activities at Maidenhead and Cookham Commons

Winter highlights around the Maidenhead and Cookham Commons

Enjoy the landscape of the Commons on a winter walk. From migrating birds to majestic deer, you can see some of the best of nature against the frosty backdrop of the colder months.

The short Wind in the Willows walk

The shorter of the two Wind in the Willows walks takes in the sights and sounds of Cookham Dean, meandering past the boyhood home of Kenneth Grahame, before venturing through the 'wild wood' at Quarry and Fultness Woods

• Moderate
• 1 hour 15 mins
• 3.0 miles (4.8km)

The long Wind in the Willows walk

Discover the farmland, woodland and quiet village lanes that inspired Kenneth Grahame, author of the classic children's tale 'The Wind in the Willows'.

• Moderate
• 2 hours 30 mins
• 5.0 miles (8.0km)

Maidenhead Thicket - Maidenhead Commons

The Thicket offers varied walking routes throughout the seasons with highlights including clumps of snowdrops in spring and a golden canopy of oak and lime leaves in autumn.

Maidenhead Commons trail

Wander across grass meadows of Pinkneys Green, through coppice woodland at Winter Hill Road Woods, to a former brick works, which is now a nature reserve, and through the beautiful mixed woodland of Maidenhead Thicket

• Moderate
• 1 hour 45 mins
• 7.0 miles (11.25km)

Cookham wetland and wildlife trail

Discover the wildlife and wetlands of the Thames valley, whilst enjoying magnificent views of 'The Mount' at Cookham Dean, Cliveden House and Taplow Court.

• Easy
• 45 mins
• 3.0 miles (4.8km)

Pinkneys Drive - Maidenhead Commons

A great place to have a picnic, whether it be in the cool shade under the canopy of Pinkneys Drive woods, or amongst a sea of colours in the wide and open expanse of the wildflower meadow.

Cock Marsh - Cookham Commons

Situated on the banks of the River Thames, opposite the town of Bourne End, the chalk grasslands of Cock Marsh make for a pleasant riverside stroll.

Pinkneys Green - Maidenhead Commons

A meander through our hay meadows at Pinkneys Green will reveal a rich variety of grasses, flowers and buzzing insects that have made their home in this expanse of open grassland.

Widbrook Common - Cookham Commons

Winding its way through the common is the stream of White Brook, more traditionally known as Withe-brook, named after the willow trees that are still found along its banks.

Cookham Moor - Cookham Commons

At the very heart of Cookham Village, the Moor is often a focal point for local events and fetes. It’s also a great starting point for and extended walk along the river Thames to Cock Marsh.

The Commons of Cookham Dean - Cookham Commons

These collections of commons are central to the character of Cookham Dean and create a chain of grassland habitats through the landscape.

Winter Hill - Cookham Commons

Rising to a height of 280 feet, Winter Hill offers panoramic views over the River Thames towards Marlow.

Cookham and Cock Marsh walk

Discover the long history of Cookham village, learn about celebrated locals and take a wander through the wildlife-rich chalk grasslands of Cock Marsh.

• Moderate
• 1 hour 30 mins
• 4.0 miles (6.4km)